Vroedschapspenning van de stad Alkmaar Possibly 1693

This silver medal, created by Romeyn de Hooghe in possibly 1693, is a "vroedschapspenning" or medal awarded to members of the Alkmaar city council. The medal's front depicts a female figure with a shield and spear, representing the city of Alkmaar, standing over a fallen enemy. The reverse features a gatehouse, a symbol of Alkmaar's resistance against the Spanish in the 1573 Siege of Alkmaar. This medal is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcasing the visual history of civic recognition and Dutch national pride.